Today in the News: Cellphone calls may be allowed on flights

News on the FCC and cellphones, JFK conspiracy theories, and a couple who held three women captive for 30 years.

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Siskiyou Daily News, Yreka, CA

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Posted Nov. 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Posted Nov. 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

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"Modern technologies can deliver mobile services in the air safely and reliably, and the time is right to review our outdated and restrictive rules. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues, the FAA and the airline industry on this review of new mobile opportunities for consumers." - FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, in a statement today that cellphone calls and texts may be allowed above 10,000 feet.

News to know

Who shot JFK? Fifty years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, many people still don’t believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone (or at all). USA Today takes a look at the top conspiracy theories here. And for more JFK anniversary stories, check out our special JFK page.